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Moana Nursery High Desert Plant Finder & Guide

Other Names:  Rose Mallow, Hardy Hibiscus

Description:

A vigorous, free branching selection, with an upright to outwardly spreading habit; large bright pink blooms with hot pink veins and red centers in summer; ideal for the mixed garden border or in mass; do not allow to dry to the point of wilting

Ornamental Features

Brandy Punch Hibiscus features bold pink round flowers with crimson eyes and hot pink veins at the ends of the branches from early summer to early fall. It has purple-variegated green foliage with hints of coppery-bronze. The large serrated pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Landscape Attributes

Brandy Punch Hibiscus is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Insects
• Self-Seeding

Brandy Punch Hibiscus is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Mass Planting
• General Garden Use
• Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens

Planting & Growing

Brandy Punch Hibiscus will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 4 feet apart. It has a low canopy. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth. It may require supplemental watering during periods of drought or extended heat. This plant should not require much in the way of fertilizing once established, although it may appreciate a shot of general-purpose fertilizer from time to time early in the growing season. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by cuttings; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.